Production Lead - Injection Team Lead

About the role

The Lead position is an additional responsibility added on to an employee’s normally assigned position. The Lead assigns specific job functions that go beyond a team member’s normal position requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads the injection team members assigned to the shift and is the first point of contact for operators.
• Ensures operations are completed in accordance with Amcor Rigid Plastics USA Inc. safety procedures and ensures team members are working in a safe manner and identifies and corrects unsafe work practices.
• Ensures plant quality standards are being met and maintained by the department.
• Controls the process of multiple injection machines using written work instructions, visual management, and computer interface.
• Evaluates and improves operator’s skill level and assist in training operators.
• Troubleshoots and performs adjustments to the machines to correct improper functions.
• Aids in new machine setups.
• Performs preventive maintenance on machines.
• Reviews process data daily to ensure department is meeting or exceeding efficiency requirements.
• Completes downtime reports and error logs.
• Effectively communicates issues to the shift supervisor, maintenance technicians and operations manager.
• Operates machines and completes all duties of the machine operator in their absence.
• Provides coverage for operator breaks.
• Safeguards a clean work environment.
• Additional duties will be assigned by Operations Manager or Shift Supervisor as business changes require.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; and related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent computer knowledge.
• Team player.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize work tasks.
• Ability to communicate well on all levels and good interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes or unexpected events.
• Possesses the ability to work all shifts and required overtime as needed.